CT20 1SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CT20 1SF

CT20 1SF, Folkestone and Hythe has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.52 per 1,000 population. This CT20 1SF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CT20 postcode area, which has experienced 294 crimes and a crime rate of 12.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CT20 1SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CT20 1SF, encompassing approximately 5260 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CT20 1SF area, explore the CT20 1SF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-53.66% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-32.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-37.04% decrease)

CT20 1SF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Marine Terrace with total crimes: 15
  • Rendezvous Street with total crimes: 11

CT20 1SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.52-53.66%
Anti-social behaviour237.22-32.35%
Shoplifting174.37-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson123.239.09%
Other theft102.28-23.08%
Public order91.90-40.00%
Drugs81.7160.00%
Burglary61.52100.00%
Other crime21.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8238.5932.26%
Anti-social behaviour3415.59-15.00%
Shoplifting276.4650.00%
Public order155.1350.00%
Other theft132.858.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.47-21.43%
Drugs52.09150.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-25.00%
Other crime30.57-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.57200.00%
Burglary30.57-40.00%
Theft from the person30.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6232.70-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour4011.7960.00%
Shoplifting187.60-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson143.42-6.67%
Other theft122.66-14.29%
Public order102.28100.00%
Burglary51.90-16.67%
Other crime40.950.00%
Vehicle crime40.76100.00%
Drugs20.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6831.56-4.23%
Anti-social behaviour2512.930.00%
Shoplifting194.75-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson153.6150.00%
Other theft142.8540.00%
Burglary62.6620.00%
Public order51.14-58.33%
Other crime40.950.00%
Drugs40.76-42.86%
Theft from the person30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7134.6031.48%
Shoplifting3013.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour255.70-26.47%
Public order124.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.28-37.50%
Other theft101.90-9.09%
Drugs71.900.00%
Burglary51.33-37.50%
Other crime40.95-20.00%
Robbery20.76-33.33%
Theft from the person20.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5434.60-11.48%
Anti-social behaviour3410.276.25%
Shoplifting246.4641.18%
Criminal damage and arson164.5614.29%
Other theft113.0422.22%
Public order82.09-20.00%
Burglary81.5233.33%
Drugs71.5275.00%
Other crime51.33150.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Theft from the person30.570.00%
Possession of weapons30.57200.00%
Robbery30.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6130.2332.61%
Anti-social behaviour3211.6068.42%
Shoplifting176.0870.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.23-6.67%
Public order102.66-28.57%
Other theft91.9080.00%
Burglary61.71200.00%
Drugs41.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4623.38-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour198.74-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson153.61200.00%
Public order142.8575.00%
Shoplifting102.66-16.67%
Drugs61.9050.00%
Other theft51.14-58.33%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Burglary20.38-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5626.9914.29%
Anti-social behaviour2910.6570.59%
Shoplifting125.5171.43%
Other theft122.28200.00%
Public order82.2833.33%
Burglary71.52600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.33-16.67%
Drugs40.950.00%
Possession of weapons30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.19-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4919.58-2.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.31-5.56%
Shoplifting73.23-30.00%
Public order61.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.14-33.33%
Other crime41.1433.33%
Other theft40.76-55.56%
Drugs40.7633.33%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%
Theft from the person10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5022.24-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour189.50-45.45%
Shoplifting103.42-44.44%
Other theft91.90-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.71-10.00%
Public order41.71-73.33%
Burglary30.760.00%
Other crime30.57-25.00%
Theft from the person30.57200.00%
Possession of weapons30.570.00%
Drugs30.57-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5631.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour3310.650.00%
Shoplifting186.270.00%
Public order153.420.00%
Drugs122.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.280.00%
Other theft101.900.00%
Other crime41.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Burglary30.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202427
July 202418
June 202419
May 202430
April 202424
March 202417
February 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202414
June 202415
May 202410
April 202416
March 202414
February 202415
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202410
June 20245
May 202412
April 20248
March 202410
February 202414
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 693 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202482
July 202462
June 202468
May 202471
April 202454
March 202461
February 202446
January 202456
December 202349
November 202350
October 202356

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202434
July 202440
June 202425
May 202425
April 202434
March 202432
February 202419
January 202429
December 202317
November 202318
October 202333

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202412
June 202414
May 202410
April 202411
March 20249
February 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CT20 1SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting13
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Marine Terrace
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Rendezvous Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. West Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Millfield
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Guildhall Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. A2033
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Foord Road South
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 10. North Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Charlotte Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bouverie Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Alexandra Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Folkestone Bus Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. West Cliff Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bouverie Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Marine Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Back Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Bayle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ryland Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bellevue Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Bradstone New Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cheriton Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Oxford Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Longford Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Marine Parade
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Priory Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1